is the bc355n good for armer
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Welcome to the RR forums. Hate to break it to you but the answer is NO. ARMER is a P25 Phase-I trunked radio system
Your BC355n:
a. Doesn't trunk track
b. Doesn't handle P25 of any flavor (analog only) so you won't be able to monitor even conventionally
See full list of supported scanners here.
Your BC355n:
a. Doesn't trunk track
b. Doesn't handle P25 of any flavor (analog only) so you won't be able to monitor even conventionally
See full list of supported scanners here.
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So just to clarify any of the ones listed there that decode P25 I will work?
Correct, every scanner listed in the link I provided will work to decode mode "D" (clear) or "De" (partial-encrypted) talkgroups when encryption isn't utilized. Mode "DE" (capital "E") are fully encrypted and cannot be monitored at all
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Unfortunately, any P25 scanner will be minimum of $400 new $350ish used. Also, depending on what area of the state you live maybe simulcast, in which case you will need to purchase SDS100/200 for $650-700.
A much cheaper option would be SDRs (software defined radio). You have to be computer savey, as it's not plug n play.
A much cheaper option would be SDRs (software defined radio). You have to be computer savey, as it's not plug n play.
Would that be necessary for Anoka County?
Great, thank you so much!
